Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
James T. (Jim) Kellinghaus
Mar 11, 2023
James (Jim) T. Kellinghaus the Halloween Man, 68 years old of Bellevue, KY passed away at his home. Jim was the loving husband of Diana Kellinghaus (nee Barker). Loving and goofy father of Stephanie Vice (Russell Ashcraft), Joshua Kellinghaus and goddaughter Jessika Niehaus. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe Kellinghaus, Randy Kellinghaus, and...
Allen Turner, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Allen Turner, Jr., age 85, of Alexandria, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Oliva Weckbach Turner; children, Greg Turner (Kim) and Kim Swayne (Omer Fowee); step-children, Mike Weckbach (LaBreeska Stanifer), David Weckbach (Mary Ann), Jeff Weckbach (Brenda), Michele Frommeyer (Phil); siblings, Ralph Turner...
Barbara Jeanne Begley
Mar 9, 2023
Barbara Jeanne Begley (nee Cox), 91 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Thursday evening. Barbara was the loving wife of the late Herschell Begley. Loving mother of Babs Dirr (Gary), Debbie Hughes (Gene), Patty Henson (Rick) and Herk Begley (the late Dee). Loving grandma of ten and great grandma of fourteen. She was...
Karen A. Mardis
Mar 8, 2023
Karen A. Mardis, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the age of 61 years old. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, the late Joan Mardis. She is survived by her life partner, Pete Montoure; father, Charles Mardis; brothers, Jim (Karen) Mardis and Mike Mardis and a niece, Kristin Mardis. Visitation is Wednesday, March 15th from 10:30 am...
Shirley Ann Miller
Mar 1, 2023
Shirley A. Miller, age 91, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Don Miller (2017); devoted mother to her late son, Keith Miller (1996); loving sister to her late brothers, Harold, Paul and John Lefeld. Shirley is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held...
Deborah Helen Quinn
Feb 28, 2023
Debbie Tranter Quinn, born August 18, 1950, died peacefully on February 28, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Alma Tranter. She spent her early childhood in the close-knit community of Ft. Wright, and her teen years in Edgewood. She was an incredible dancing teacher for over 30 years...
Mary M. Appel
Feb 28, 2023
Mary M. Appel (nee Stamm), 94 years of age passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary was the loving wife of the late Alvin C. Appel (2022). Loving mother of Ruth Averdick (Steve), Carol Dickman (John), Rita Smith (the late Dave), Joyce Burwinkel (Joe), Betty Schadler (Willie), Mary Jo Pollitt (John), Al Appel...
William A. Ralenkotter
Feb 26, 2023
William (Bill) Ralenkotter passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, February 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was known to most as “Pa”. He and his wife Barb “Ma” lived life generously and loved helping others. Bill was a skilled gardener, avid fisherman, and bowler and loved horseshoes with his friend Don. He was well...
Darrell Keith Wilder
Feb 25, 2023
Darrell Keith Wilder, age 65, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Darrell worked in the gaming industry dealing blackjack and in surveillance for over 25 years. He enjoyed taking vacations, golfing, fishing, coaching knothole baseball and spending time with family. He loved his Woods family dearly and they loved him just as much.He is survived...
Jerrold Dale Pope
Feb 24, 2023
Jerrold Dale Pope, age 89, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023. He worked for many years with CG&E and was also an author. Jerrold is survived by his children, Kathleen Planck, Jerrold David Pope and Diane L. Wright; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrna Pope; son,...
John E. "Jack" Abeln
Feb 23, 2023
John E. “Jack” Abeln, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 70 years old. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, the late Melvin and Mary Abeln and a sister, the late Patricia Robinson. He is survived by his life partner, Patti Uhling; sons, Dr. Kris Abeln, M.D. and Jason Abeln, Esq.; step-daughters, Jennifer Clark and...
Terry A. Cornett
Feb 23, 2023
Terry A. Cornett (nee Hellings), 68 years of age, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Terry was the loving mother of, Meagan Cornett and (the late) Matthew Cornett; former wife to (the late) Steve Cornett; daughter of (the late) Harry and Terry (Foltz) Hellings. Terry worked as a hairdresser and was also a loving mother and...
Paul A Brungs
Feb 20, 2023
Paul A. Brungs, 59 years of age passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at St. Elizabeth in Florence. Paul worked at Duke Energy. He was the loving father of Colin Brungs. Loving son of Ethel Mae Brungs (nee Bohman) and the late Charles A. Brungs. Dear brother of Patricia Metzger (Bill), Janet Muck (Ron), Michael Brungs (Karen), Richard Brungs (Kim),...
Robert L. Bender
Feb 18, 2023
Robert L. Bender, 69 years of age passed away at his home on Saturday. Robert worked for the Sisters of Notre Dame and Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home before retiring. Bob loved to hunt and fish. Dear brother of Wanda Wiglesworth, Nancy Thacker, Jack Bender, and Debbie Laws. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00...
Mary Patricia "Pat" Romes
Feb 18, 2023
Mary Patricia “Pat” Romes (nee Jasper), age 96, passed away on Saturday,
February 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Her husband, Roy, preceded her in
death in 2016. Pat was the loving mother of Greg, Bob (Dana), Amy (Paul) Kindt,
Christa (Randy) Ellison, Tim (Janelle), and Dan; loving Granny to Michael
(Stephanie), Brian, Ellie (Ryan) Gahafer, Grant, Alli and Ben...
Phyllis Eleanor Lunnemann
Feb 17, 2023
Phyllis Eleanor Lunnemann, age 84, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. She was a faithful parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, a longtime member of the Catholic Kolping Society of Cincinnati and was well known in the community for her many years working at Kremers Market.
Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Rose Ann Kossenjans...
Jean Longshore
Feb 16, 2023
Elizabeth Jean Schmidt Longshore, who went by “Jean,” was born on May 15, 1932, to William and Cleo Schmidt of Fort Thomas. After graduating from Notre Dame Academy, Jean worked as a private executive secretary at P&G. She married her high-school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Longshore, with whom she shared five children. Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Roger R. Askin Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
Erlanger – Roger “Randy” Askin Jr., 58, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife and loved ones after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer. Randy served our country as a police officer in the US Airforce, and was a proud member of the Covington Fire Department and local 38 for twenty years.
After his retirement...
Carl J. Tillery
Feb 11, 2023
Carl J. Tillery, Passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 88 years old. Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Tillery, brother, Tom Tillery and sisters, Patricia Gripshover, Lois Hardin and Joanne Watkins. He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn, children, Diane (Jeff) Chambers, Jim (Tracie) Tillery and Patrick (Kristin) Tillery. He is also survived...
Karen M. Auchter
Feb 9, 2023
Karen M. Auchter, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 81 years old. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Auchter. Karen and John were married for 55 wonderful years. Those years were filled with adventure, from raising 7 children, to traveling and experiencing many different types of food cuisine. She always wanted to...
